Cloth doll stuffing tips FOR BEGINNERS

If you are a new doll maker struggling with getting stuffing right, this video is for you!
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[@spyderthread]

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[@artdollz]

I've been making cloth dolls for years but I always like to refresh my knowledge of the basics, so I'm really loving your videos! Another tip which has helped me achieve nice firmly stuffed heads and body parts is to lightly wet them as I stuff them

[@spyderthread]

Thank you! That's really interesting, I hadn't heard that one before. It's always good to get different perspectives from other doll artists 😊

[@marijabu]

I've been using Kapok at your suggestion. I like the way it packs firmly as opposed to the lighter, springier feel of poly-fil. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@spyderthread]

You're welcome! I think either material can make good dolls, but as you say they are very different and will give you a different result. I'm glad the kapok is working for you 😊

[@bagsandbling7564]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Your dolls are AMAZING! Thank you for taking the time to share all your great tips.

[@spyderthread]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@AT-qc9hs]

Amazing tips, thanks a lot!

[@spyderthread]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@acornmoma]

I am definitely subscribed. I want to learn all I can about making dolls. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this and share your knowledge.

[@spyderthread]

Thank you! I'm glad you found me 😊

[@dianeolson8449]

I used to use kapok all of the time- I haven't seen it in years!

[@spyderthread]

Thanks for watching! love working with kapok. Unfortunately, it's been quite hard to find recently, so I'm having to use other materials

[@Vampyre_bat]

the doll is so pretty 🖤 this is helpful, i plan on making my own dolls one day!!

[@spyderthread]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful 😁

[@Vampyre_bat]

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[@ThatOneImproperLady]

Will you ever make a video showing a step by step process on how to make a doll? From cutting the body shapes out, to putting then together, stuffing them, putting buttons in, ect ect? I am a bit of a newbie and extremely overwhelmed 😅

[@spyderthread]

It can be overwhelming! I don't think I would be able to put everything into a single video, but eventually, I would like to build a playlist of videos showing the process of making a doll 😀

[@theend7828]

What kind of fabric are the dolls made of?

[@spyderthread]

I use a basic white quilting cotton for most of my dolls. Moda Bella is similar to the one I use. You can find it here: amzn.to/3PZdlct (paid link)

[@karenavey2183]

What’s the moggy’s name?

[@spyderthread]

Her name is Penny 😺